Operations Associate Jobs in Maplewood, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Legend Biotech is seeking an Operations Associate as part of the Manufacturing & Supply team based in Raritan, NJ. 

Role Overview

This position is responsible for performing manufacturing procedures and the execution of scheduled tasks within a CGMP environment. This position is responsible for quality and maintaining the highest standards in compliance within company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the manufacturing operations team responsible for production of autologous CAR-T products for clinical and commercial operation in a controlled current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) cleanroom environment.
• Independently execute manufacturing or manufacturing-support processes according to standard operating procedures and current curriculum.
• Execute manufacturing activities common to cell culturing, purification, aseptic processing, and cryopreservation using appropriate techniques.
• Perform process unit operations according to standard operating procedures and batch records, and record production data and information in a clear, concise, format according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform tasks on time in a manner consistent with quality systems and cGMP requirements.
• Work in a team based, cross-functional environment to complete production tasks required by shift schedule.
•  Aid in the development of manufacturing processes including appropriate documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing operations leveraging own observation as well as input of team members.
• Handle human derived materials in containment areas.
• Support schedule adjustments to meet production.
• Accurately complete documentation in SOP's, logbooks and other GMP documents.
• Demonstrate training progression through assigned curriculum.
• Accountable for maintaining a working knowledge of basic cGMP requirements to ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulations
• Wear the appropriate PPE when working in manufacturing and other hazardous working environments.
• Proactively maintain a clean and safe work environment. Take necessary action to eliminate safety hazards and communicate to others any observed unsafe behaviors
• Ensure materials are available for production.
• Support investigation efforts as required.
• Responsible for audit preparation and participation.
• Job duties performed routinely require exposure to and handling of biological materials and hazardous chemicals.
• Distance visual acuity of at least 20/40 (Snellen) in both eyes without corrective lenses or visual acuity corrected to 20/40 (Snellen) or better with corrective lenses.
• Color Perception both eyes 5 slides out of 8.
• Support the ongoing production schedule by:
  • Report to work on-time and according to the shift schedule.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Attend departmental and other scheduled meetings.
  • Practice good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate positive team-oriented approach in the daily execution of procedures.
  • Promote and work within a team environment
  • Learn new skills, procedures and processes as assigned by management and continue to develop professionally.
  • Support investigation efforts as required.
  • Responsible for audit preparation and participation.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required with 3 - 5 Years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience // OR // Associates Degree required in Life Sciences or Manufacturing with 2 - 3 years of related experience // OR //Bachelors Degree required in Life Sciences with 0 - 2 years Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent industry experience.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Follow instructions
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common factions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and ability to operate manufacturing, manufacturing-support and lab equipment.
• Knowledge of Process Excellence Tools
• Possesses solid knowledge of routine and non-routine testing and sampling methods, techniques and related equipment.
• Needs to be mobile and able to independently transport themselves between various sites/locations, as dictated by the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.
• Is frequently required to communicate with coworkers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb, bend and stoop; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Needs to perform gowning procedures to work in manufacturing core.

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